Situational Ethics...

The purpose of this life is to be tested, to see if we will do the things which our Heavenly Father has asked us to do. Obviously, He knows what we will do and say in any given situation. But the test needs to be given, so that we may stand or fall by our decisions, and be judged accordingly.

An acquaintance of mine is faced with a situation wherein they could profit considerably from their position. However, this person has assured me that they have no intention of following this temptation and thereby selling their soul. I applaud that commitment. Because, I have heard other personal accounts of people who, although they are church members, have whored their souls and have cashed in, thereby hurting their business partners and their families. I commend this person I know for their integrity to themselves and to their faith.

It's a sad commentary on our society where men and women will prostitute their convictions and faith for the proverbial "30 pieces of silver". But, that stuff has been happening for a very long time.

Money can't buy happiness, and eternity is a very long time, isn't it?